Our Founders

Sarah Durant

Sarah is a Registered Psychotherapist and the Founder and Clinical Director of NSTN. She has been providing treatment and support to individuals with mental health and substance use concerns in both inpatient and outpatient settings since 2007.

Sarah is extremely passionate about providing an environment that is welcoming and accommodating for individuals that struggle with mental health concerns. It is her goal to provide a safe place where people can receive quality care while being treated respectfully and with dignity – in an effort to reduce stigma and increase the effectiveness of mental health and wellness treatments.

In addition to providing consumers of mental health services of North Simcoe with a positive and helpful experience Sarah wishes to extend this to treatment providers in the area as well. She strives to provide a work environment that is respectful, supportive and accommodating. She believes that healthy treatment providers result in healthier clientele and a healthier community.

Chris Mazzone

Chris has over 20 years’ experience in business operations and has been a founding member of many successful business start ups. He brings a passion for management, customer service and marketing to NSTN. Chris is also passionate about helping others achieve their dreams and goals and in doing so, has helped Sarah to follow her dreams as the founder of the clinic.

As the Co-Founder and Executive Director, Chris looks forward to helping the community by providing support to some of the best clinicians in the area. His goal is to assist them in running a successful practice on a daily basis.